Category: Backcountry Skills

8 Awesome Outdoor Fitness Retreats in North America

February 10, 2016

Those looking for a great way to combine backpacking and fitness in one should check out fitness retreats. You might wonder if there can actually be a such thing as ‘fitness retreats’, but…
Design Your Own Backcountry Fitness Challenge

February 9, 2016

Reaching your fitness goals in the outdoors isn’t impossible, but it’s not easy to plan, either. While there are guided fitness hikes you can join, they are usually more generalized and can’t…
Minnesota Now Does Guided Fitness Hikes

February 8, 2016

Washington County in Minnesota will soon be starting guided fitness hikes, and they’re perfect for those who love the outdoors as much as they love staying in shape. Though it might seem…
Common Hiking Injuries and How to Prevent Them

February 4, 2016

While hiking is definitely good for you, both experienced and beginner hikers alike could find themselves with an injury from time to time. For every hiker, there’s a couple of injuries that…
Hate the Gym? Go Hiking!

February 3, 2016

While you should always get yourself into shape before hitting the trails, hiking is no doubt one of the best forms of exercise you can do. Especially if you’d rather get outside…
Healthy Food Choices On and Off the Trail

February 2, 2016

A big part of getting in shape for hiking is the food choices you make. It’s not enough to just exercise everyday, without paying attention to the food you’re eating. Training your…
Getting in Shape for Hiking Season: The Basics

February 1, 2016

It’s now February, and the warmer months are right around the corner. No matter how eager you are, it’s never a good idea to jump right into hiking again until your body has…
9 Lessons We Learn From Backpacking

January 11, 2016

Being outdoors teaches us a lot of things. Though we learn certain skills, anyone can really learn how to pitch a tent or how to start a fire. We can all learn how…
10 Extreme Backcountry Experiences

January 6, 2016

Have you ever thought of doing something a little more extreme while outdoors? Hiking and mountaineering can be a thrill in itself, but sometimes there’s excitement in getting a bit more of…
How to be Prepared for Any Trek at Any Time

January 5, 2016

Most backpacking trips or even day hikes take quite a lot of planning, often months in advance. Sometimes though, you have to be ready to get outdoors even when your bags aren’t…